PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
Works primarily as a solvent | Additional functions include moisturizer and cleansing agent
EWG Safety Score
What Is PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer?
PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer is a synthetic glycol-created polymer that works primarily as a solvent but can also impart moisturizing and cleansing properties. The acronym PEG in its name stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol. According to one of its manufacturers, PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer is a moderate-viscosity fluid used in skin lotions, eye makeup removers, antiperspirants, and deodorants. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found PEG/PPG-17/6 safe as it is used in cosmetics, where amounts typically range between 1–10% for rinse-off or leave-on products. This copolymer is often blended with other ingredients based around glycerin and butylene glycol.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105–136 []
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Contact Dermatitis, October 2006, pages 257–267 []
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https://www.ulprospector.com/en/na/PersonalCare/Detail/2669/81489/UCON-75-H-450 [https://www.ulprospector.com/en/na/PersonalCare/Detail/2669/81489/UCON-75-H-450]
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